Dangerous deer tick and small child legs in summer shoes on grass. Ixodes ricinus. Parasite hidden on green leaf and little girl foots in sandals on lawn in nature park. Tick-borne disease prevention.
Dangerous deer tick and small child legs in summer shoes on grass. Ixodes ricinus. Parasite hidden on green leaf and little girl foots in sandals on lawn in nature park. Tick-borne disease prevention.
Pest Prevention

5 Plants That Keep Ticks Out of Your Yard

This is exactly what your garden needs.

Raccoon Eating a Tree
Raccoon Eating a Tree
Raccoon Repellent

6 Plants That Keep Raccoons Out of Your Yard

These plants will deter the pests.

5 Things in Your Yard That Attract Deer
5 Things in Your Yard That Attract Deer
Oh Deer

5 Things in Your Yard That Attract Deer

Experts share the most common draws for deer.

canada goose
canada goose
Bird Barrier

5 Plants That Keep Geese Out of Your Yard

Consider planting these to ward them off.

Wild Wood mouse resting on the root of a tree on the forest floor with lush green vegetation
Wild Wood mouse resting on the root of a tree on the forest floor with lush green vegetation
Protective Plants

5 Plants That Keep Mice Out of Your Yard

These naturally keep pests at bay.

Deer Eating Plants in Yard
Deer Eating Plants in Yard
Oh Deer

6 Plants That Keep Deer Out of Your Yard

Experts share the best natural deterrents.

August 7, 2019 Sunnyvale / CA / USA - People shopping at Lowe’s in South San Francisco bay area
August 7, 2019 Sunnyvale / CA / USA - People shopping at Lowe’s in South San Francisco bay area
Plant Problems

Lowe's Slammed for "Shady" Garden Centers

"Do not plant this garbage," shoppers say.

Backyard Full of Plants
Backyard Full of Plants
Backyard Bargain

How to Transform Your Backyard Into an Oasis

See what experts have suggested.

Amazon's faux ivy privacy fence, shown on a picket fence outside a cottage
Amazon's faux ivy privacy fence, shown on a picket fence outside a cottage
Ivy League

Does Amazon's $48 "Ivy" Privacy Fence Work?

Retail experts weigh in.

Woman wearing wellington boots mowing grass with lawn mower in the garden
Woman wearing wellington boots mowing grass with lawn mower in the garden
Go Green

6 Ways to Make Your Lawn Maintenance-Free

Invest your time now for less lawn work later.

Young couple hanging window curtain indoors. Interior decor element
Young couple hanging window curtain indoors. Interior decor element
Private Property

7 Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Private

Transform your space with these privacy features.

Close up of a philodendron houseplant sitting in the window
Close up of a philodendron houseplant sitting in the window
Leafy Greens

5 Best Houseplants That Thrive in Humidity

Sticky climates are their favorite.

woman crouching and planting her plants in a yard
woman crouching and planting her plants in a yard
Hot Tips

How to Care for Outdoor Plants in a Heat Wave

Gardening experts offer their best advice.

young adult man decorating the house wall, by setting up the wooden trellis for climbing plants
young adult man decorating the house wall, by setting up the wooden trellis for climbing plants
Private Property

7 Tips for Adding a Privacy Fence to Your Yard

Good fences make good neighbors.

woman holding bouquet of flowers
woman holding bouquet of flowers
Floral Faves

What Your Favorite Flower Reveals About You

We asked therapists for their insight.

Houseplants diseases. Indoor plants Diseases Disorders Identification and Treatment, Houseplants sun burn. Female hands cutting Damaged Leaves Selective focus
Houseplants diseases. Indoor plants Diseases Disorders Identification and Treatment, Houseplants sun burn. Female hands cutting Damaged Leaves Selective focus
Plant Power

Stop Houseplants From Wilting in the Heat

Experts share their top seven tips.

A young woman sits in the garden, wiping the sweat from her brow.
A young woman sits in the garden, wiping the sweat from her brow.
Here Comes the Sun

7 Outdoor Plants That Can Survive Extreme Heat

Here's how to handle hot-weather gardening.

Close up of a female gardener pruning a lemon tree
Close up of a female gardener pruning a lemon tree
Branch Out

5 Fruit Trees You Can Plant in Your Backyard

Start your orchard with these easy-care options.

Boston ferns sitting on porch near front door way with rocking chair.
Boston ferns sitting on porch near front door way with rocking chair.
Porch Plants

The 5 Best Potted Plants for Your Front Porch

Add some color to your space.

Snake Slithering up Steps
Snake Slithering up Steps
Snake Scents

4 Scents That Attract Snakes to Your Yard

Experts have some cautionary advice.